Benefit from Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbɛnəfɪt/ /ˈfɹəm

BEN-uh-fit frum

UK

bˈɛnɪfˌɪt/ /fɹˈɒm

BEN-uh-fit from

Definition

To get a helpful or positive effect from something; to gain advantage or profit because of a specific situation or action.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used in formal and neutral contexts. Followed by 'from' and a noun or 'from' + -ing (gerund): 'benefit from exercise', 'benefit from working harder'. Not used for direct or material gifts (prefer 'receive'). Distinct from 'benefit' as a noun.

• Spanish: beneficiarse de
• Portuguese (BR): beneficiar-se de
• Portuguese (PT): beneficiar-se de
• Chinese (Simplified): 受益于
• Chinese (Traditional): 受益於
• Hindi: से लाभ उठाना
• Arabic: يستفيد من
• Bengali: সুবিধা পাওয়া - উপকৃত হওয়া
• Russian: выигрывать от - получать пользу от
• Japanese: 恩恵を受ける
• Vietnamese: được lợi từ - hưởng lợi từ
• Korean: 이익을 얻다 - 혜택을 받다
• Turkish: faydalanmak
• Urdu: فائدہ حاصل کرنا - مستفید ہونا
• Indonesian: mendapat manfaat dari - mendapat keuntungan dari

Example Sentences

Children benefit from playing outside every day.

basic

You can benefit from drinking more water.

basic

Our company benefits from new technology.

basic

Not everyone will benefit from this change, but most people will.

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You'll really benefit from getting some rest after your trip.

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Many small businesses benefited from government support during the pandemic.

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